{"id":31468,"date":"2014-02-07T09:54:24","date_gmt":"2014-02-06T23:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=31468"},"modified":"2015-03-11T16:26:10","modified_gmt":"2015-03-11T06:26:10","slug":"pretty-in-pink-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.co.nz\/vc\/blog\/pretty-in-pink-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Pretty in pink attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In case you haven\u2019t noticed, pink is our fave colour! And that doesn\u2019t stop when it comes time to pick some sweet holiday getaways<\/a>. From pink beaches to pink dolphins and an entire city decked out in blushing tones, immerse yourself in every shade possible with these attractions sitting pretty in pink.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Pink Dolphins \u2013 Amazon River <\/strong>
\nDolphins never cease to make you go \u201cawwww\u201d, but when they\u2019re pink it\u2019s more like \u201cwow!\u201d. The Amazon River dolphin starts out grey, but turns pink as it gets older. And get this: when it gets excited, it flushes hot pink! Now that\u2019s a sight you don\u2019t want to miss. Living in the freshwater rivers of Brazil<\/a>, Bolivia<\/a>, Peru<\/a>, Ecuador<\/a>, Colombia<\/a> and Venezuela<\/a>, this endangered dolphin species is a rare tourist attraction that\u2019ll tickle you pink to see!<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas<\/strong>
\nForget about sparkling white shores, here it\u2019s all about shimmering pink sand. A protected beach on the small and secluded Harbour Island, Pink Sands Beach stretches for three pale pink miles beside the clearest blue waters on earth! Now that holiday snap is sure to wow your besties back home! Packed with natural beauty and elegant resorts \u2013 and the same balmy nights and Caribbean vibes the Bahamas<\/a> are famous for \u2013 this is one (pink) beach holiday you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Cherry Blossom Festival \u2013 Hirosaki, Japan <\/strong>
\nA treasured pink bloom in Japanese culture and the nation\u2019s unofficial flower, the cherry blossom (sakura) blooms for just a week or two in spring \u2013 no wonder everybody celebrates! One of the best cherry blossom viewing parties in the world is the Sakura-matsuri Festival, which takes place in Japan\u2019s<\/a> castle town of Hirosaki at the end of April every year. What better excuse to feast on cheerful food and sip on sake with the locals? All beneath a blanket of pretty pink florets.
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\u2018The Pink City\u2019 \u2013 Jaipur, India<\/strong>
\nAn entire city welcomes you donned in its finest pink rags in India<\/a>. A colour traditionally associated with hospitality, Jaipur was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales in the late 1800s \u2013 and still to this day residents aren\u2019t allowed to paint over it! Crowned \u2018The Pink City\u2019, you\u2019ll fall in love with the majestic palaces, tranquil temples and splendid fortresses to be discovered amongst the sea of pink (and don\u2019t miss the killer jewellery either!) in this totally gorgeous desert city.<\/p>\n

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Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India<\/p><\/div>\n

Barbie Dreamhouse \u2013 Sunrise, Florida <\/strong>
\nStill think plastic is fantastic? Indulge your inner eight-year-old with some pink-tastic fun at Barbie\u2019s house. A lifesize replica of Barbie\u2019s Malibu beach house, The Dreamhouse Experience in Florida comes to life with over 20 pounds of glitter and 100 gallons of pink paint. Absolutely everything is pink! Check out the awesome baby grand piano, wander through the giant plastic kitchen and take a stroll down Barbie\u2019s catwalk. Come on, you know you want to!
\nLake Hillier, Western Australia<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s pretty hard to imagine, but yes, this lake on Middle Island touts bubblegum pink waters that are sure to catch your eye. Off the coast of Esperance<\/a>, the best way to see this pool of pink is to fly over it, surrounded by sand rims, dense woodland and the blue Southern Ocean. Why pink and not blue? Scientists think it\u2019s dyed pink from bacteria that lives in the salt crusts. There are some other pink lakes on the mainland too, like Pink Lake, but don\u2019t believe the name \u2013 it\u2019s not pink all year round.
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Pink Rabbit (Hase), North Italy<\/strong>
\nFancy a bit of culture? Forget Italy\u2019s<\/a> galleries \u2013 flee for this artwork in the mountains instead. At the top of Colletto Fava hill in North Italy this 55-metre long, 5-metre thick pink bunny is waiting for you! Created by Vienna art collective \u2018Gelitin\u2019, they actually want you to climb up onto the giant stuffed bunny so you feel tiny like the Lilliputians from Gulliver’s Travels. And if you can\u2019t make it in person, you can still check it out on Google Maps!<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Ros\u00e9 Wine \u2013 Provence, France <\/strong>
\nWho could forget a glass of pink while on holidays? And Provence, in France<\/a>, is by far the best spot to enjoy it. The largest wine region specialising in dry Ros\u00e9 \u2013 and the oldest in France \u2013 pink tipple is part of everyday life here. And it goes perfectly with the cuisine of Provence and the nearby Mediterranean influences. Feel the joie de vivre and try as many as you can on the wine routes criss-crossing the region. Ros\u00e9 is all about lightening up and having fun!<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

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Have we forgotten any pink attractions? Let us know in the comments.<\/b><\/h2>\n